Employment Opportunities

Ovilla is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Offers of employment with the City of Ovilla are contingent upon results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, criminal conviction history report and a driving record check.   
 
Resumes may be attached but will not serve as a substitute for an application.  All applications and attachments become the property of the City of Ovilla.  Applications may be downloaded from the City website, printed or obtained at the Ovilla Municipal Building, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Ovilla, TX 75154.  For additional information regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources, 972-617-7262, or send an email to Pamela Woodall, City Secretary. 
 
The City of Ovilla is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in hiring, conditions of employment or termination of employment.
  
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 
Closing Date: 04/30/2019
Job Title:                 Code Enforcement - Part-time position
Benefits:                  N/A
Status:                         Non-exempt 
Pay Range:                  $15.73/hour  -  $22.39/hour

The City of Ovilla is accepting applications for a Part-time Code Enforcement Officer.  The position will be required to work 12-20 hours per week. Weekend work required. The purpose of this position is to identify violations of state and local laws and codes, and to maintain and enhance property values.  Additionally, this position is to provide for the health and safety to the citizens of the City of Ovilla through the enforcement of City ordinances. 

Requirements:                 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Physical activity of bending & lifting up to 100 lbs
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Ability to pursue and obtain additional job-related training and certification including septic system inspection training and State Plumbing Inspectors License.

Required Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver’s license

  • Texas Certified Code Enforcement Officer Certificate
  • Ability to pursue and obtain additional job-related training and certification including septic system inspection training and State Plumbing Inspectors License.

Send completed application or deliver to:
Pam Woodall, City Secretary 
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd 
Ovilla, TX 75154 
Or email completed application to pwoodall@cityofovilla.org. 

Applications may be downloaded from the City web site, www.cityofovilla.org  or is available at the Ovilla Municipal Building, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Ovilla, TX 75154, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Resumes may be attached but will not serve as a substitute for an application. All applications and attachments become the property of the City of Ovilla.

Final applicants for employment with the City of Ovilla are contingent upon results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening and a criminal background history report. 


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POLICE DEPARTMENT 


The Ovilla Police Department is currently accepting applications for a unpaid-reserve officer. Must be certified. 
An application and personal history statement must be completed and returned to: 
  Submit applications to:    

City of Ovilla 
105 S. Cockrell Hill Road
Ovilla, TX 75154
Attention: HR Department
FAX: 972.515.3221


FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Ovilla Fire Department continually accepts applications for fire fighter/paramedic. Final applicants for employment with the City of Ovilla are subject to drug testing and background check.